Phila On The Job: Recent Episodes
Phila On The Job Employment FIrst Steering Committee
Welcome to Phila On The Job's Employment Podcast. These episodes are designed to share relevant, timely information that can contribute to success on the job. Topics may include benefits planning, work expenses, accommodations, and more. Check back frequently for new content, or subscribe to our podcast to get the most recent episodes. This podcast series is a part of Philadelphia's Employment First Initiative. and created through their Employment First Steering Committee.
A Day In The Life - A Conversation with Jessica Wagaman (ARC Alliance)shared from the Networks Looks At... podcast series
Recording Date: June 21, 2023
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Keywords: disability, supported employment, executive director, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, ARX Alliance, Jessica Wagaman, employment
Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. Jessica focuses on the administrative perspective, while also sharing about the qualities she feels are important for Supports Coordinators.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
- About Jessica and ARC Alliance [01:19]
- Why this field? [02:30]
- Growth opportunities [03:24]
- Job fulfillment [04:16]
- Qualities of Directors and Supports Coordinators [05:29]
- Feel Good moments [07:36]
- Last thoughts [10:56]
- Closing [11:49]
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A Day In The Life - The Quality Progressions' TeamSubtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series
Recording Date: June 21, 2023
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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Quality Progressions, employment
Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. This episode focuses on the role o Supports Coordinators in supporting people in finding and maintaining employment.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
- The QP Team [01:08]
- What is a Supports Coordinator [01:59]
- job fulfillment [03:04]
- Turnover - what has made you stay? [06:04]
- Qualities of a supports coordinator [09:52]
- Feel Good moments [11:28]
- Closing [15:11]
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A Day In The Life - Theresa Bynum (CATCH)Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series
Recording Date: June 21, 2023
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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, employment director, employment specialist, job coach, job development, staff turnover, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, CATCH, employment
Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
- Theresa's career path [01:36]
- Why stay in the field? [01:50]
- job fulfillment [03:56]
- Qualities of a supports coordinator [05:04]
- Feel Good moments [09:13]
- What others need to know [15:51]
- Closing [18:25]
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A Day In The Life - Supports Coordinator John Montgomery (ARC Alliance)shared from Networks Looks At... podcast series
Recording Date: May 25, 2023
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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, case manager, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Yamina Turner, employment
Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
- What is a supports coordinator? [01:28]
- Job Fulfillment [01:56]
- Why stay in the field? [02:39]
- Qualities of a supports coordinator [03:26]
- Feel Good moments [04:56]
- What others need to know [06:17]
- Closing [06:59]
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A Day In The Life - Yamina Turner (RHD-IDEATE)shared from the Networks Looks At... podcast series
Recording Date: May 22, 2023
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Keywords: disability, supported employment, employment specialist, job coach, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Yamina Turner, employment
Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life" series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:44]
- What is the job? [02:01]
- Yamina's career path [03:45]
- Job Fulfillment [05:06]
- About IDEATE [12:30]
- Qualities of a job coach [15:03]
- Getting fired is the best thing [25:26]
- Feel Good moments [30:05]
- What others need to know [38:18]
- Closing [39:22]
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A Day In the Life part 1 - Mariya Fedorets (CATCH, Inc.)shared from the Networks Looks At... Employment podcast series
Recording Date: May 8, 2023
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Keywords: Job Coach, employment specialist, Day In The Life, Phila On The Job, Supported Employment, fulfilling jobs, working with people with disabilities, Employment First, Networks for Training and Development, Networks Looks At...
Summary: In the Day In The Life interview, Networks Looks At... examines various roles held by people supporting those with disabilities in finding employment. In this first episode of the series Nikita Arnett interviews Mariya Fedorets of CATCH, Inc. about her role as an Employment Specialist / Job Coach. Mariya shares some ups and downs of the job, the importance of this role in the lives of people with disabilities, and some quick tips for those interested in this type of work.
Topical Index
- podcast introduction [00:00]
- Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
- Mariya Fedorets [91:31]
- A fulfilling job [02:22]
- From Supports Coordinator to Job Coach [03:12]
- What makes a good job coach? [04:23]
- Feel-Good moments [05:59]
- Sharing about being a job coach [07:36]
- Some last thoughts [08:35]
- Closing [09:27]
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Ep. 04 Understanding Your Benefits - IRWES: Impairment Related Work Expenses Recording Date: September 17, 2020
Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn
Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE
Episode summary:
Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.
Topical Index:
- Introductions [00:12]
- What Is IRWE? [00:53]
- Why are they important? [01:34]
- What counts as an IRWE? [02:09]
- Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09]
- Reporting my IRWEs [05:47]
- Closing [07:11]
Resources:
WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)
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Ep.03 - Understanding Your Benefits - Medicaid Recording Date: September 17, 2020
Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E
Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid
Episode summary:
Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.
Topical Index:
- Introductions [00:17]
- What Is Medicaid [01:10]
- Who is Eligible? [01:41]
- Who administers Medicaid [03:08]
- What is 1619b? [05:02]
- Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20]
- MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03]
- Closing [14:12]
Resources:
WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)
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Understanding You Benefits - The Impact of Work on Social Security Income Recording Date September 9, 2020
Transcript: Download transcript here https://bit.ly/315OSYT
Introduction Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce.
Topical Index
- Introduction [00:00]
- What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16]
- How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34]
- What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13]
- What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58]
- How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33]
- There's An App For That [08:05]
- Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15]
- Closing [10:20]
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Understanding Your Benefits - An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA Recording Date: September 2, 2020
Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY
Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work
Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work.
Topical Index:
- Introductions [00:02]
- What Is WIPA [01:07]
- How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52]
- WIPA and Students [02:05]
- Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00]
- Resources for the Blind [07:14]
- WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03]
- Closing [10:22]
Resources:
- WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842)
- WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)
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NOTE: This podcast was originally shared as part of Networks' Employment for All podcast, and is shared with permission.